John –

One year ago, a shooter opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Using a semi-automatic rifle designed for military use, he murdered 11 people who'd come to pray that morning.

Since then, Susan Collins has had ample opportunity to show some courage and break from her party, from Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump, and the NRA.

Instead, we've gotten her usual routine: politely pretending that she's open to a change, but then letting the moment pass as her Republican party muddies the debate.

The NRA is happy enough with Susan Collins, because they know that she's fine with kicking the can down the road when it comes to gun violence.

And, all the while, there will be more shootings like the one a year ago at the Tree of Life.

Susan Collins is part of the problem, John. That was true one year ago. It's true today. It's not going to change.

Tomorrow, we must do better.

Betsy